Autor: Alexander J. Wurzer

The objectives of fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (“FRAND”) licensing are to promote technology development and improve social benefits. There are a lot controversial issues in the interpretation and enforcement of FRAND commitments and the calculation of FRAND royalties.

With final case study presentations, oral exams and an official dinner, the MIPLM program 2016/2017 ended in June in Strasbourg. All participants passed their exams and were happy to celebrate their master degrees in IP Law and Management. The case study presentations show the high level of theoretical IP Management understanding and practical skills that the participants achieved in the course of the program. A current survey among former participants of the last ten years showed, that the knowledge and […]

Siemens is not only of the most active patent applicants in Germany, they are a leading company in digitalization. With approx. 80 bn. in revenues and a true global footprint, Siemens develops path breaking solutions in many fields of the digital transformation: sustainable energy, intelligent infrastructure, future of manufacturing, digital services and cyber security.

More than 120 participants discussed the new challenges for management in the context of the digitization in Strasbourg. The revolutionary changes are affecting all institutions within innovation systems, like industries, universities and public institutions. The conference had a true interdisciplinary set up with speakers and audience having economic, legal and technology background as well as scholars, practitioners and representatives from institutions like the European Patent Office, WIPO and the United States State Department.